In a move that’s equal parts brilliant marketing and championship superstition, the Philadelphia Eagles are giving their fans a chance to own a piece of playoff history – in the form of authenticated game-day snow. After defeating the Los Angeles Rams 28-22 in a thrilling NFC Divisional Round matchup at a frigid Lincoln Financial Field last Sunday, the Eagles grounds crew scooped up over 100 pints worth of snow from the field and endzone, preserving the frosty scene of their hard-fought victory.
Freezing a Moment in Eagles History
For die-hard Eagles fans, the chance to own a tangible piece of this playoff run is priceless. The pristine snow, collected mere moments after running back Saquon Barkley sealed the win with a 205-yard, 2 touchdown performance, was carefully scooped into containers by the stadium grounds crew. They then turned the collectible snow over to sports memorabilia authenticator “The Realest” to verify, package and sell to eager fans.
Packaging the Playoffs
Each $50 pint of snow comes in a commemorative container that tells the story of the win, emblazoned with the game’s 28-22 final score, the “NFC Divisional Round Winner” title, and the Eagles’ playoff slogan “Let’s Hunt”. The snow itself is kept securely frozen with dry ice, allowing fans to preserve this unique keepsake for posterity (as long as they follow the “keep frozen” directive to prevent melting).
As an Eagles fan, how cool is it to be able to keep a piece of the field from such a big playoff win frozen in time? That snow was there when Saquon went wild and sent us to the NFC Championship. I had to get one before they sold out!
– Eagles superfan Jeremy Maclin
Fueling a Frozen Frenzy
It’s no surprise that the limited-edition souvenir snow sold out almost immediately. The chance to preserve a magical playoff moment is simply too good for Eagles fans to pass up. Philadelphia finds itself on the precipice of a Super Bowl return, with the raucous home crowd at “The Linc” willing to brave any weather conditions to cheer their team to victory. If frigid temperatures are what it takes to freeze out opponents, the Philly faithful seem more than happy to oblige.
A Cool Championship Omen?
For a superstitious fan base, this unique foray into snow souvenir sales could be seen as a good omen. The last time the Eagles found themselves one home win away from the Super Bowl was in 2022, a season that ended with a loss to the Kansas City Chiefs on the sport’s biggest stage. Could selling authentic championship snow be the missing ingredient to push Philadelphia over the top this time around?
- 2022 – Eagles advance to Super Bowl, fall to Chiefs
- 2024 – Eagles host NFC Championship Game after snowy Divisional win
First, the Eagles will need to take down the Washington Commanders this Sunday in what promises to be another intense, frozen affair at Lincoln Financial Field. If they emerge victorious, don’t be surprised to see Philadelphia’s grounds crew firing up the snow pints once again, ready to preserve a piece of franchise history for the team’s loyal (and well-insulated) fan base. In a season where home field advantage has never been more crucial, a little authentic snow magic might be just what the Eagles need to soar to unprecedented heights.
